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Halcyon is a Western Australian maritime technology company. We are developing unique technology for electric hydrofoiling watercraft. We are developing a range of RIB foiling tenders for super yachts and as personal mobility for waterside residences.
In 2026 we introduced SAFE foiling technology (submerged-object adaptive foil elevation), which retracts the foiling system to avoid collisions with submerged objects, or grounding events. After the event has cleared, the foiling system rotates back into place so the craft can resume foiling operation.
Our foiling rigid inflatable boats (RIB) have applications across the following domains:
- Recreation
- Commercial
- Government
- Defence
Because our water craft are all digitally controlled, options for human operation, remote control and autonomous operation are built in to their DNA.
We are fortunate to be based in Perth where we have access to both the beautiful calm waters of the Swan River, the coastal waters surrounding the amazing Rottnest Island, and the challenging open ocean environment of Southwest Australia.
Our Mission
To make every journey on water quieter, cleaner & more connected than ever before.
Our Values
All of our decisions, product development, and stakeholder engagement are firmly based on our three core values:
INTEGRITY
SERVICE
CURIOSITY
Meet our CEO
We are a team of deeply experienced marine technology specialists with a passion for applying cutting-edge technology in the marine domain to improve peoples experience of life on the water.
Our team has a proven track record or working together to successfully develop novel, leading edge maritime technology from original concept through to commercialisation.
Paul Steinmann
CEO
Paul is a proven marine technology innovator. He founded Halcyon International in 2004 to develop what is now the VEEM Gyro product range. The technology was acquired by VEEM Ltd in 2011. Paul stayed on to lead the technical and commercial development of the product range, and assisted the company to list on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:VEE) in 2016.
Paul began his career as a research scientist testing and developing keels, winglets and rudders for America’s Cup yachts. He then spent time as a naval architect in the Western Australian fast ferry industry, developing hydrofoil stabilisation systems.
The following period of Paul's career was focussed on builidng a naval architectural consultancy with clients spanning the Western Australian shipbuilding precinct, and the booming FPSO development period in the 2000's. Funds from these consultancy activities funded the gyrostabiliser technology development.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from The University of Melbourne and an MBA from The University of Western Australia. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, a Chartered Engineer, and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Tristan holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Systems and Control Theory from the University of Newcastle.
As an Associate Technical Fellow in Autonomous Systems at the Boeing Company, Tristan’s current work at Boeing covers collaborative autonomous systems, resilience in command & control, verification & validation of autonomous system behaviours, explainable AI, battle management systems, and mission planning optimisation. Tristan is a Boeing Designated Expert in autonomous systems.
Tristan was previously full Professor of Robotics and Autonomous Systems. He worked in ship-motion control, renewable energy, econometrics, system identification, autonomous ground robots, underwater vehicles, surface ship modelling, modelling & simulation, motion control, and propulsion, and complexity in warfare.
